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Chainmail Shirt Short Sleeve (Haubergeon)

SHORT SLEEVE CHAINMAIL SHIRT
HAUBERGEON

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The short sleeve chainmail shirt is also known as a Haubergeon which literally translates as “Little Hauberk”. The Haubergeons were smaller and lighter than the full / long sleeve chainmail shirts (hauberks) and therefore easier and cheaper to manufacture. They would usually be waist length and would terminate at the elbow or shoulder. Hauberks are long sleeved chainmail shirts that often terminate at the knee, and have a split up the front and back to allow for riding horses. The name Hauberk comes from the Old Frankish word “halsberg” which originally described a small piece of mail that protected (“Bergen – to protect) the throat and neck (the “Hals”). Hauberks were expensive to manufacture, both in materials and in the labour time and skill required to make them. As such they were usually only worn by nobles and professional soldiers. The Bayeux Tapestry features Norman Knights wearing knee length hauberks with three quarter length sleeves. Their Saxon adversaries wore shirts of a similar design. Hauberks were in use in Europe until the 15th century when the advent of plate armour and better firearms led to its decline.

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  • Half Haubergeon Joined Voiders - XL

    Our half haubergeon/voiders are used by knights and men at arms who want to cover the weak spots of their plate armour. It was especially prevalent in Quattrocento in Italy for men at arm wanting to wear proper sleeves protection, without burdening themselves with the weight of a full chainmail shirt. We find such configuration in several artistic representations of that time period.

    This half haubergeon is intricately HANDMADE from 17 gauge mild steel rings with a diameter of approx. 9 mm each, riveted using DOME RIVETS. For increased strength, the rings alternate with SOLID FLAT RINGS. This half haubergeon is available in three sizes: medium, large and extra-large.

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    Excl. Tax: £226.67 Incl. Tax: £272.00

  • Half Haubergeon Joined Voiders - Large

    Our half haubergeon/voiders are used by knights and men at arms who want to cover the weak spots of their plate armour. It was especially prevalent in Quattrocento in Italy for men at arm wanting to wear proper sleeves protection, without burdening themselves with the weight of a full chainmail shirt. We find such configuration in several artistic representations of that time period.

    This half haubergeon is intricately HANDMADE from 17 gauge mild steel rings with a diameter of approx. 9 mm each, riveted using DOME RIVETS. For increased strength, the rings alternate with SOLID FLAT RINGS. This half haubergeon is available in three sizes: medium, large and extra-large.

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    Excl. Tax: £186.67 Incl. Tax: £224.00

  • Roman Lorica Hamata - XL

    The Roman Lorica Hamata is directly inspired by Celtic design as the Celts are the people that have been credited for the invention of chainmail. The Lorica Hamata that we decided to reconstruct here still keeps a lot of its Celtic original traits making it perfectly suitable equipment for Roman or Celtic cavalrymen or even legionary of Caesar during the Gallic wars or any similar legionary fighting of Hannibal’s armies during the Punic Wars.

    Meticulously handmade from sturdy 17-gauge MILD STEEL FLAT RINGS (diameter of approx. 9 mm), with alternating flat rings, intricately interlocked in a FOUR-IN-ONE pattern, this chainmail armour buffers against striking attacks. Genuine Leather belts and PURE BRASS adornments make it even more accurate to its original structure.

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    Excl. Tax: £323.33 Incl. Tax: £388.00

  • Roman Lorica Hamata - Large

    The Roman Lorica Hamata is directly inspired by Celtic design as the Celts are the people that have been credited for the invention of chainmail. The Lorica Hamata that we decided to reconstruct here still keeps a lot of its Celtic original traits making it perfectly suitable equipment for Roman or Celtic cavalrymen or even legionary of Caesar during the Gallic wars or any similar legionary fighting of Hannibal’s armies during the Punic Wars.

    Meticulously handmade from sturdy 17-gauge MILD STEEL FLAT RINGS (diameter of approx. 9 mm), with alternating flat rings, intricately interlocked in a FOUR-IN-ONE pattern, this chainmail armour buffers against striking attacks. Genuine Leather belts and PURE BRASS adornments make it even more accurate to its original structure.

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    Excl. Tax: £283.33 Incl. Tax: £340.00

  • Flat Ring Chainmail Byrnie 9mm - XL

    Our fantasy-inspired byrnie shirt is a perfect type of protection for any adventurer in your favourite universe. It can be ideal for ranger class characters but also for front-line warriors ready to fight any monster or foreign army trying to invade their realms!

    The sturdy 17-gauge MILD STEEL FLAT RINGS (diameter of approx. 9 mm), with alternating flat rings, are painstakingly DOME RIVETED by our skilled artisans. The intricately interlocked FOUR-IN-ONE pattern makes sure to buffer against striking attacks. This byrnie is available in three sizes: medium, large and extra large.

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    Excl. Tax: £340.00 Incl. Tax: £408.00

  • Flat Ring Chainmail Byrnie 9mm - Large

    Our fantasy-inspired byrnie shirt is a perfect type of protection for any adventurer in your favourite universe. It can be ideal for ranger class characters but also for front-line warriors ready to fight any monster or foreign army trying to invade their realms!

    The sturdy 17-gauge MILD STEEL FLAT RINGS (diameter of approx. 9 mm), with alternating flat rings, are painstakingly DOME RIVETED by our skilled artisans. The intricately interlocked FOUR-IN-ONE pattern makes sure to buffer against striking attacks. This byrnie is available in three sizes: medium, large and extra large.

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    Excl. Tax: £291.67 Incl. Tax: £350.00

  • Flat Ring Chainmail Byrnie 9mm - Medium

    Our fantasy-inspired byrnie shirt is a perfect type of protection for any adventurer in your favourite universe. It can be ideal for ranger class characters but also for front-line warriors ready to fight any monster or foreign army trying to invade their realms!

    The sturdy 17-gauge MILD STEEL FLAT RINGS (diameter of approx. 9 mm), with alternating flat rings, are painstakingly DOME RIVETED by our skilled artisans. The intricately interlocked FOUR-IN-ONE pattern makes sure to buffer against striking attacks. This byrnie is available in three sizes: medium, large and extra large.

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    Excl. Tax: £243.33 Incl. Tax: £292.00

  • Round Ring Riveted Haubergeon 8mm - Medium

    Round Ring Riveted Haubergeon

    Ring Diameter: 8mm

    All dimensions are approximate and pay vary from piece to piece.

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    Excl. Tax: £243.33 Incl. Tax: £292.00

  • Chainmail Haubergeon - Wedge Riveted - Flat Ring - 50" Chest

    Finest grade of chainmail from GDFB, featuring authentic wedge riveting. This Haubergeon provides the predominant style of construction during the mail era.

    The hauberk and haubergeon sizes are a little confusing, as they relate to the actual circumference of the mail garment, rather than a chest size. Size 48"/50" will fit up to a 44" chest dimension measured over a gambeson (and any other clothing worn with the gambeson), While the 60" size will fit up to a 54" chest dimension, again measured over the gambeson etc.

    Size: Fits up to 44” chest size measured over a gambeson and undergarments.

    Finish: Natural
    Material: 17 gauge Mild Steel
    Ring Type: Flat / Wedge Riveted
    Diameter: 9mm

    All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

    Buy the Chainmail Haubergeon - Half Sleeve - Wedge Riveted Flat Ring Steel with confidence from the UK’s leading chainmail retailer.

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    Excl. Tax: £523.60 Incl. Tax: £628.32

  • Chainmail Haubergeon - Dome Riveted - 64" Chest

    Our Haubergeon is hand crafted using riveted steel rings. The rings are uncoated mild steel to provide an authentic finish and covered in a light layer of oil to prevent rust. If you don’t require this level of durability please check our Butted Chainmail section for cheaper prices.

    Finish: Natural
    Material: 16 gauge Mild Steel
    Ring Type: Round / Dome Head Riveted
    Diameter: 9mm

    All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

    Buy the Chainmail Haubergeon - Half Sleeve - Dome Head Riveted Round Ring Steel with confidence from the UK’s leading chainmail retailer.

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    Excl. Tax: £262.50 Incl. Tax: £315.00

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